Get started with your Apple Watch
Grab your iPhone and follow these simple steps to get up and running with your new Apple Watch.
Do more with Apple Watch
Create and share watch faces
Customize any face on your Apple Watch and then share it with a friend so they can use it, too.
Learn how to share a watch face
Change your watch face
Choose different designs, adjust the colors, and add complications to your watch face.
Learn how to customize
Get apps for your Apple Watch
You can manage apps on your watch with the App Store in watchOS 6 and later, or do it on your iPhone.
Learn how to install apps
Handwashing detection
In watchOS 7, your watch automatically detects when you begin washing your hands and times you for 20 seconds.
Learn more about handwashing remindersYour daily partner for a healthy life
Take blood oxygen measurements
Apple Watch Series 6 can measure the oxygen saturation level of your blood on-demand directly from your wrist.
Set up the Blood Oxygen app
Track your time asleep
Use the Sleep app in watchOS 7 to schedule your wake-up alarm, bedtime, and bedtime reminders. Then, wear your watch to bed to track how well you sleep.
Set up the Sleep app
Find the motivation to stay active
Your Apple Watch can help you get the most out of every move, whether you’re doing chores around the house, working out, or taking a deep breath.
Find what moves you
Protect your hearing
Get alerts when the Noise app on Apple Watch detects sound levels that could affect your hearing.
Turn on Noise notifications
Learn how to get help in an emergency
Use your Apple Watch to connect to emergency services.
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